Hi guys
Just picked up a Honda s/p 216M2 after using the earlier model 216d for 5 years. The blade brake is driving me mad. I'm so used to throwing the mower around left, right and back again, this blade brake handle is really slowing me down - trying to keep it engaged whilst i let the s/p out and then back in through the turn. Has anyone using an M2 tried fixing the blade brake handle in the on position permanently, say with velcro or a cable tie? Would there be any issues with other parts of the mower if it were more or less permanently engaged just like the earlier models? Would like to hear your feedback.

Gary from Coffs Harbour